Attacks on FC in Nokundi, Panjgur thwarted

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In this file photo, security personnel inspect an explosion site outside the Frontier Corps (FC) headquarters in Quetta, Pakistan, on September 30, 2025. — AFP
In this file photo, security personnel inspect an explosion site outside the Frontier Corps (FC) headquarters in Quetta, Pakistan, on September 30, 2025. — AFP

• Suicide bomber, three other terrorists killed at FC HQ
• Banned BLA claims responsibility for both assaults

QUETTA: Security forces foiled an armed attack on the Frontier Corps (FC) headquarters in the Nokundi area of the district, killing three attackers late on Sunday night. An FC South spokesman said a group of terrorists targeted the FC headquarters in Nokundi town.

“A suicide bomber detonated himself at the main gate of the headquarters, and after the blast, at least half a dozen armed terrorists attempted to force their way into the camp,” the spokesman said, adding that the FC Quick Response Force immediately retaliated and killed three terrorists who had entered the FC fort along with others.

Sources said heavy gunfire and multiple blasts were heard from inside the fort. Security forces, however, successfully foiled the attack, according to the FC spokesman. “A clearance operation is under way inside the fort,” he said, adding that the situation was under control.

On the other hand, some sources claimed six terrorists had been killed in the operation.

Panjgur ambush

Meanwhile, armed terrorists also launched an attack on an FC checkpost in the Gurmakan area of Panjgur district late in the evening. Reports indicated heavy gunfire between security forces and the attackers. Officials said several terrorists were killed in the exchange of fire, which continued until late night.

The banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for both attacks.

Published in Dawn, December 1st, 2025

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